Nell Smith, a promising young musician known for her collaboration with The Flaming Lips at just 14, has tragically passed away at the age of 17. The news was announced by Simon Raymonde of Bella Union, her record label, on October 7, 2024. Raymonde expressed shock and sorrow over her sudden death, which occurred in British Columbia. Nell was in the process of preparing for her debut solo album, slated for release in early 2025(
Her family confirmed her passing, describing her as a “feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter” who was “cruelly taken from us.” They shared their heartbreak on social media, emphasizing the profound loss they felt(
For more details, you can check out the full articles on People and Rolling Stone.
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